Public Safety & Crime — Howard Beach News

Search for a missing teen swimmer at Rockaway Beach concludes without success, raising local water safety concerns. An 80-year-old man's body recovered from the East River is identified. Howard Beach residents urged to use caution near water.

Howard Beach is inundated by severe flooding and high tides, damaging homes and businesses. Meanwhile, police probe a grisly discovery in Queens waters, sparking concern. Urgent action is needed.

The NYPD marine unit recovered an unidentified body from Queens waters near Howard Beach, initiating a homicide investigation. Community concern rises.

Critical basins in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach failed to contain recent storm surge, leading to significant residential flooding. Residents demand action.

Queens officials unveil a new community policing initiative for 2026, boosting officer presence and engagement in Howard Beach. Discover how it enhances local safety now.

3-year-old Glendale girl hospitalized after window fall in Queens on Wednesday. NYPD investigates as officials urge heightened child safety measures locally.

Howard Beach sees 8% drop in Q1 2026 property thefts, NYPD reports. Community patrols and strategic deployments key to declining crime. Residents must stay vigilant.

A bystander was shot inside a Howard Beach restaurant on Cross Bay Boulevard after a dispute, prompting an NYPD investigation.

NYPD investigates the stabbing death of John Marco, 76, inside his Howard Beach home on 102nd Street, urging public assistance.